I need your genius help building a new pc.

[Tsodom]

It's been awhile since I did my last build (thanks to the people on here!) but I sold my old computer and I'm looking to build one that would allow me to play battlefield 3 to its fullest potential and allow me to record in at least 720p ...if possible I want this to be as cheap as I can get it but still accomplishing my goals.

I would appreciate it for the more experienced/knowledgeable help of you guys! I can put it together, I just don't know my way around the hardware. This is all from scrap! So a complete list of hardware/parts would be awesome!

Thanks for your help in advance.

[KarmaKiller]

My first question, when you say enough to run and 'record' BF3, are you talking record locally, or stream via internet. (with a service like twitch.tv or owned.tv)
That will make a difference.
Next question, are you located within the US? (helps us find stores that carry parts we suggest)

And I know you mentioned as cheap as possible, but with that in mind could you give us a round about budget?

[Tsodom]

I'm talking about recording locally, I don't plan on doing live streams.

I do live within the US, Arkansas.

I'm looking to do a build $1000 and under.

Also, I'm running a 42" monitor so keep that in mind in regards to resolution.

[KarmaKiller]

I'm talking about recording locally, I don't plan on doing live streams.

I do live within the US, Arkansas.

I'm looking to do a build $1000 and under.

Also, I'm running a 42" monitor so keep that in mind in regards to resolution.

Ok great. So your TV is probably running 1080 resolution, so that's good to know.
My suggestions:

CPU: Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
$229

Motherboard: Newegg.com - ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
$115

RAM: Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A2133C11R
$59

GPU: Newegg.com - EVGA 02G-P4-2670-KR GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
$399

PSU: Newegg.com - CORSAIR Professional Series HX650 (CP-9020030-NA) 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
$109 ($89 after MIR)

HDD: Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
$90 (get this NOW before they are sold out of the sale ends!)

And case is very much a personal preference, but I'm a HUGE fan of Fractal Design cases.
That said, without the case your sitting at $911. And to put it simply, this would be a wicked fast system.

[Tsodom]

You have been a world of help! Thank you very much!

The tech gurus of this forum never fail to be a great help and I greatly appreciate it!

[ShyguyXPC]

Hard drives?

Recording in 1080p takes a huge chunk of space if using fraps , trust me on this.

I usually end up having to record in half height at 1080p to not chew up massive amounts if drive space.